With viral hepatitis, other than getting tested, there may not be any indicators for determining whether you’ve been exposed to or have a current viral hepatitis (hepatitis C (HCV) or hepatitis B (HBV)) infection. As a result, although vaccines and treatment options exist, many people remain undiagnosed with ongoing liver damage and potential to transmit the virus.
The World Hepatitis Alliance is offering lots of resources for this week
Online Event: Scaling up hepatitis B within triple elimination programmes
When: Thursday, November 20th at 5:00 AM PST (an early for BC, global event!)
Triple elimination of the vertical transmission (EVT) of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B will save thousands of lives each year and are also key to achieving hepatitis elimination. By simplifying access to testing for pregnant women, triple elimination enables timely interventions to prevent vertical transmission – the most common cause of chronic hepatitis B. It is also a gateway to family testing, ensuring that more people living with hepatitis B are diagnosed and linked to treatment and care. As part of World Hepatitis Testing Week, the World Hepatitis Alliance is hosting a webinar to explore the critical role of triple elimination as part of comprehensive hepatitis programmes. It will discuss different approaches to scaling up EVT services and how different stakeholders can collectively work together to drive progress towards triple elimination.
To Register: Click Here
Online Quiz: Should I get tested for hepatitis?
Using just three simple questions, this quiz is an easy tool to share with your friends, family and networks to help people understand whether they should consider getting tested for hepatitis, and why.
Link to Quiz: Click here
Map: A world united for testing week
If you and/or your groups/organizations are supporting hepatitis testing you can add your services and details to the World Hepatitis Alliance’s Online Map.
Every pin in the map is a chance for someone living with hepatitis to learn more about testing in their area and take action.
Recorded Webinar: Scaling up hepatitis delta testing: Breaking barriers, seizing opportunities
On Thursday November 13, World Hepatitis Alliance held a webinar on Hepatitis D. An estimated 12 million people are living with hepatitis delta worldwide, and screening and treatment remain out of reach for most. This session was recorded and is now available for on-demand viewing.
YouTube: Scaling up hepatitis delta: Breaking barriers, seizing opportunities